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Was it a girly man screw driver? I have never bent a screw drive when doing that process.

But...Harbor Freight is supposed to be the best tool store evar! Confused

Lol - I have held many pulleys wit ...

Just in jest....

How about trying to pass a big semi, the older ones with the big flat nose!?! That wind turbulence that comes off of those blows you, into the next lane if you are not diligent ...

hi folks i have a question.i have a 1968 beetle swing axle car.would a well balanced stock 1500 or 1600 single port be able to do 75-80mph all day and be fine?thanks

with correct geared trans and r ...

the 3.5psi carter rotary from CB and elsewhere is a great pump! Stupid simple to install - i have mine on the pan opposite the master cylinder on the passenger side. Solid functioning units and do n ...

Ive looked into this too and i'm not aware of any off the shelf plaid seat cover kits. I'm planning on sourcing my own fabric either through an automotive upholstery shop or elsewhere and getting mi ...

the 67 only window crank was used from beginning to end of the 67 model year. it was not a mid-year change.

many many many many 67s have been retrofitted with 66 and earlier style cranks over the ...

http://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/3603.htm

Assuming your heads are on the mild side (stock valves with a little P&P work or similar) the streetster headers from CB Performance are hands do ...

put a 65-67 window regulator in your 69 door.

GB 6735 9-1/2" curved shaft shifter, 40% reduced throw fits so awesomely its like it was designed with the KG in mind. I have one in my 67 ghia, a good friend has one in his 64 ghia and neither ...

A-1, CSP, Al's Headers

Ive got Type 3 wide 5 brakes in the back on my cal-look inspired 67. Along with my front discs, it stops like a dream...even from north of 100 mph Wink

...and in my case it only cost me $200 t ...

my good friend

How did they open up the cylinder registers for the 90.5s without splitting the case?

geeze seriously?!?!

the engine was built in 1998 - aka "new" "fresh" ...

my good friend https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=15993 has a little over 300k on the bottom end of his 1776. 3 top end rebuilds since 1998, same rod bearings since n ...

pertronix module bought in 2003 has 102k on it

pertronix module bought in 2015 has 38k on it.

comparing the 2015 module to the 2003 module i see no discernible difference in quality. Both units ...

Here is a more affordable option.

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-6657

You should see the thread about CIP knocking off Randar's wheels. Corporate douchebaggery at i ...

berg linkage is nice but can be finicky at times.
I've had a Berg linkage since 1980... never a problem. Just get the updated swivel ends.

never said the berg isnt a reliable quality peice....ju ...

I've been preaching for years the hex bar linkage is junk. The CSP is all I use

Which csp li kage is for Dells?

Their IDF linkage works for DRLA's...its what opens my 45 up!
Can you post up a p ...

most places sell the same stuff....just find a good vendor and build a customer relationship with them.

ghia specific stuff - house of ghia and karmann ghia parts and restoration. General type 1 s ...

I've been preaching for years the hex bar linkage is junk. The CSP is all I use

Which csp li kage is for Dells?

Their IDF linkage works for DRLA's...its what opens my 45 up!

Hate hexbar linkage - stupidest design ever!!

berg linkage is nice but can be finicky at times.

best, inexpensive, headache free, set and forget linkage ive used is CSP. Stupid simple, highly r ...

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Topic: My goodness--43 ft/lbs
67jason Replies: 20 Views: 1206	Forum: Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:36 am Subject: Re: My goodness--43 ft/lbs
67jason Replies: 20 Views: 1206	Was it a girly man screw driver? I have never bent a screw drive when doing that process. But...Harbor Freight is supposed to be the best tool store evar! Lol - I have held many pulleys wit ...
Topic: beetle on highway
67jason Replies: 116 Views: 5641	Forum: Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:31 am Subject: Re: beetle on highway
67jason Replies: 116 Views: 5641	Just in jest.... How about trying to pass a big semi, the older ones with the big flat nose!?! That wind turbulence that comes off of those blows you, into the next lane if you are not diligent ...
Topic: beetle on highway
67jason Replies: 116 Views: 5641	Forum: Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:29 am Subject: Re: beetle on highway
67jason Replies: 116 Views: 5641	hi folks i have a question.i have a 1968 beetle swing axle car.would a well balanced stock 1500 or 1600 single port be able to do 75-80mph all day and be fine?thanks with correct geared trans and r ...
Topic: Fuel Pumps
67jason Replies: 14 Views: 2057	Forum: Beetle - 1958-1967 Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 3:06 am Subject: Re: Fuel Pumps
67jason Replies: 14 Views: 2057	the 3.5psi carter rotary from CB and elsewhere is a great pump! Stupid simple to install - i have mine on the pan opposite the master cylinder on the passenger side. Solid functioning units and do n ...
Topic: Plaid seat covers
67jason Replies: 5 Views: 607	Forum: Beetle - 1958-1967 Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 2:59 am Subject: Re: Plaid seat covers
67jason Replies: 5 Views: 607	Ive looked into this too and i'm not aware of any off the shelf plaid seat cover kits. I'm planning on sourcing my own fabric either through an automotive upholstery shop or elsewhere and getting mi ...
Topic: early build 1967 window crank
67jason Replies: 10 Views: 375	Forum: Beetle - 1958-1967 Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 12:50 am Subject: Re: early build 1967 window crank
67jason Replies: 10 Views: 375	the 67 only window crank was used from beginning to end of the 67 model year. it was not a mid-year change. many many many many 67s have been retrofitted with 66 and earlier style cranks over the ...
Topic: Good exhaust header system for 1776??
67jason Replies: 4 Views: 538	Forum: Beetle - 1958-1967 Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:44 pm Subject: Re: Good exhaust header system for 1776??
67jason Replies: 4 Views: 538	http://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/3603.htm Assuming your heads are on the mild side (stock valves with a little P&P work or similar) the streetster headers from CB Performance are hands do ...
Topic: Older window cranks (pinned) for newer style with screws.
67jason Replies: 9 Views: 657	Forum: Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:09 am Subject: Re: Older window cranks (pinned) for newer style with screws.
67jason Replies: 9 Views: 657	put a 65-67 window regulator in your 69 door.
Topic: What size gene berg shifter should i run in 62 ghia
67jason Replies: 4 Views: 496	Forum: Ghia Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 2:02 am Subject: Re: What size gene berg shifter should i run in 62 ghia
67jason Replies: 4 Views: 496	GB 6735 9-1/2" curved shaft shifter, 40% reduced throw fits so awesomely its like it was designed with the KG in mind. I have one in my 67 ghia, a good friend has one in his 64 ghia and neither ...
Topic: Good exhaust brands
67jason Replies: 12 Views: 990	Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:02 am Subject: Re: Good exhaust brands
67jason Replies: 12 Views: 990	A-1, CSP, Al's Headers
Topic: Type 3 brake drum
67jason Replies: 28 Views: 3033	Forum: Beetle - 1958-1967 Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 7:41 am Subject: Re: Type 3 brake drum
67jason Replies: 28 Views: 3033	Ive got Type 3 wide 5 brakes in the back on my cal-look inspired 67. Along with my front discs, it stops like a dream...even from north of 100 mph ...and in my case it only cost me $200 t ...
Topic: Engine life expectancy.
67jason Replies: 42 Views: 3485	Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 10:46 pm Subject: Re: Engine life expectancy.
67jason Replies: 42 Views: 3485	my good friend How did they open up the cylinder registers for the 90.5s without splitting the case? geeze seriously?!?! the engine was built in 1998 - aka "new" "fresh" ...
Topic: Engine life expectancy.
67jason Replies: 42 Views: 3485	Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 5:18 am Subject: Re: Engine life expectancy.
67jason Replies: 42 Views: 3485	my good friend https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=15993 has a little over 300k on the bottom end of his 1776. 3 top end rebuilds since 1998, same rod bearings since n ...
Topic: Should've Listened to You Guys About Chinese Distributors....
67jason Replies: 55 Views: 2191	Forum: Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:37 pm Subject: Re: Should've Listened to You Guys About Chinese Distributors....
67jason Replies: 55 Views: 2191	pertronix module bought in 2003 has 102k on it pertronix module bought in 2015 has 38k on it. comparing the 2015 module to the 2003 module i see no discernible difference in quality. Both units ...
Topic: Where can I buy this wheel
67jason Replies: 8 Views: 1618	Forum: Custom Wheel/Tire Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:42 pm Subject: Re: Where can I buy this wheel
67jason Replies: 8 Views: 1618	Here is a more affordable option. http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-6657 You should see the thread about CIP knocking off Randar's wheels. Corporate douchebaggery at i ...
Topic: I personally think hex bar linkage sucks
67jason Replies: 69 Views: 5029	Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:19 am Subject: Re: I personally think hex bar linkage sucks
67jason Replies: 69 Views: 5029	berg linkage is nice but can be finicky at times. I've had a Berg linkage since 1980... never a problem. Just get the updated swivel ends. never said the berg isnt a reliable quality peice....ju ...
Topic: I personally think hex bar linkage sucks
67jason Replies: 69 Views: 5029	Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:17 am Subject: Re: I personally think hex bar linkage sucks
67jason Replies: 69 Views: 5029	I've been preaching for years the hex bar linkage is junk. The CSP is all I use Which csp li kage is for Dells? Their IDF linkage works for DRLA's...its what opens my 45 up! Can you post up a p ...
Topic: Where is the Best place to buy VW parts?
67jason Replies: 14 Views: 1341	Forum: General/Chat Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 2:26 am Subject: Re: Where is the Best place to buy VW parts?
67jason Replies: 14 Views: 1341	most places sell the same stuff....just find a good vendor and build a customer relationship with them. ghia specific stuff - house of ghia and karmann ghia parts and restoration. General type 1 s ...
Topic: I personally think hex bar linkage sucks
67jason Replies: 69 Views: 5029	Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 2:24 am Subject: Re: I personally think hex bar linkage sucks
67jason Replies: 69 Views: 5029	I've been preaching for years the hex bar linkage is junk. The CSP is all I use Which csp li kage is for Dells? Their IDF linkage works for DRLA's...its what opens my 45 up!
Topic: I personally think hex bar linkage sucks
67jason Replies: 69 Views: 5029	Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 2:23 am Subject: Re: I personally think hex bar linkage sucks
67jason Replies: 69 Views: 5029	Hate hexbar linkage - stupidest design ever!! berg linkage is nice but can be finicky at times. best, inexpensive, headache free, set and forget linkage ive used is CSP. Stupid simple, highly r ...


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